Bowling Green R-1 School District

Great teachers make great public schools. On National Teacher Day, Tues., May 7, 2024, thousands of communities take time to honor their local educators and acknowledge the crucial role teachers play in making sure every student receives a quality education. Please join us in reminding our teachers of the value that they bring to the lives of our BGR-1 children! #ThankATeacher #BGBOBCATPRIDE Do you know an incredible educator? Call Teacher Appreciation Week Hotline at (202) 743-5371‬

Bowling Green R-1 Special Athletes representing all four of our schools participated in the Special Olympics in Troy on Friday, April 12th. Several BGHS students attended to assist with getting Special Olympic athletes to their events and to the medal stand. Our Special Olympic athletes started with opening ceremonies, then participated in the Special Olympics oath, and competed in the track and field events. Several of our athletes brought home medals! Our next track and field event for our Special Olympic athletes will be Friday, May 3rd in Hermann. Please help us congratulate our Special Athletes! #BGBOBCATPRIDE

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Dear Bowling Green R-1 School District Community and Families, I hope this message finds you refreshed and rejuvenated after the restful four-day weekend. As we transition into April, a season of new beginnings, I am excited to share with you encouraging updates within our school district. Spring is in full swing, bringing with it the excitement of Spring Sports and Activities. This time of year marks the beginning of state MAP testing. It's a crucial period where our students demonstrate their academic growth and readiness. As we approach the final weeks of the semester, there is still much to be done. It's a time to finish strong and celebrate the achievements of our students and staff. I am particularly proud of our senior class, who have been working hard meeting their graduation requirements and are set to spread their wings just a few weeks away. This class is special to me, because they entered as 6th grade students when I arrived seven years ago to begin serving as your superintendent. Their growth and accomplishments serve as a testament to their hard work and dedication. To further highlight work in our school, I invite you to watch a video showcasing our achievements and ongoing initiatives. https://youtu.be/RLPMwIiD5jU In the video, you'll learn about the remarkable progress we've made, including: • Significant improvements in student performance, with APR scores ranking among the top three districts for our size statewide. • Recognition as a Purple Star District for our unwavering support of military families and veterans. • Establishment of innovative programs such as the state-approved gifted program and Project Lead The Way K-12 Computer Science Program. • Remarkable achievements in student activities and athletics, including multiple state championships and final four appearances. • Notable enhancements to our school facilities and infrastructure, made possible by the success of Proposition S and local funds. All projects are currently ON TIME AND ON BUDGET. Furthermore, I'm pleased to announce that all goals outlined in our recent strategic plan have been successfully met. This accomplishment reflects the dedication and hard work of our entire school community and particularly this school board. Lastly, as we reflect on our work, let's not forget the school board elections today, April 2nd. Your vote plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our district. Together, we have achieved remarkable progress while maintaining one of the lowest tax rates in Northeast Missouri. Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to the Bowling Green School District. Matt Frederickson, PhD Superintendent Bowling Green R-1 School District

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Varsity Tutors offers FREE, online resources to support student learning through on-demand tutoring, essay reviews, ACT and SAT support, enrichment classes, self-study resources, and more!  Our K-12 students can access this through the Clever Portal on our district website or by following this link: https://shorturl.at/atHZ4. Students log in with their school email and password.

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BGR-1 Reminder: There will be no school for the BGR-1 School District tomorrow or Monday, 2/16 and 2/19.

BGR1: Due to the conditions of some of our secondary roads, we will have an AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction)day today and school will be canceled. We hope to be in session tomorrow. Look for building specific communication regarding after school activities. Be safe!

BGR1: School is cancelled for tomorrow, Monday, January the 22nd due to anticipated icy road conditions in the morning. Any future cancellations would be utilizing AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction).

BGR1: School will be closed today, Friday, January 19, due to inclement weather. As a reminder, after one more snow day, we would transition to AMI (alternate methods of instruction) for any future days off for weather. Be safe and we will see you soon.

BGR1: Due to projected low windchill tomorrow morning at bus stops, we are canceling school for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16. The school board meeting at Frankford elementary will go on as planned. We look forward to school on Wednesday. Matt Frederickson, PhD Superintendent

BGR1: Due to potential icy road conditions as temperatures drop this afternoon, the BGR1 School District will follow a special early release schedule on Friday, January 12, releasing at noon. Be safe out there and stay warm this weekend!

BGR1: I wanted to reach out in advance to give families notice, for your planning purposes, of the possibility of an early release at 12:50 pm tomorrow, Friday, January 12. We will need to watch to see if the forecast holds before making that decision tomorrow morning and to see if the temperatures will in fact drop as is being reported. I hope that this advance notice tonight helps our families plan in case this early release becomes a reality. We appreciate your flexibility as we do our best to keep our students and staff safe with learning and supports moving forward. If we decide to have an early release, we should be able to get notice to families by mid-morning tomorrow. Thank you. Dr. Matt Frederickson Superintendent

BGR-1 Families: School is cancelled tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10th, due to inclement weather and challenging road conditions. Refer to building specific communication regarding after school activities. Please stay safe. Matt Frederickson, PhD Superintendent

BGR-1 Families: School is cancelled tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9th, due to inclement weather and challenging road conditions. Refer to building specific communication regarding after school activities. Please stay safe. Matt Frederickson, PhD Superintendent

Opaa! at Bowling Green R-1 School District is now hiring. We currently have a Director of Nutritional Services, a Kitchen Manager, and Kitchen Staff (at Bowling Green and Frankford) positions open. Apply at opaajobs.com or contact Brandy Grote at bgrote@opaafood.com #opaa #feedourkids

​The work of Bowling Green Elementary Student Sammy Parsons adorns this year's BGR-1 School District holiday card from Superintendent Dr. Matt Frederickson! Talented 4th and 5th grade artists from BGE and Frankford Elementary submitted entries into this year's contest, with the BGR-1 Administrative Team ultimately choosing the winning design. Thank you to all of the 4th and 5th grade students of Art teacher Lisa Shimp who submitted artwork for this year's holiday card contest!​ Click here to access the eCard and be sure to advance to page two with the arrows at the bottom: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF3dFC5toI/umgvkPTlXcOvwcUhH6SxqQ/view?utm_content=DAF3dFC5toI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer Matt Frederickson, PhD Superintendent​

All, Last night, the Board of Education adopted the calendar for next school year. Please see attached for your planning purposes. The calendar will not change due to weather and days will remain consistent. Have a great holiday break! Matt Frederickson, PhD Superintendent